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How to get fromKisumu to Burundiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Burundi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane KIS - BJM
    3h 46m
    $301–877

  2. Bus via Kigali

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus bus
    20h 38m
    $29–98

  3. Drive  986.6 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Bujumburacar car 986.6 km
    17h 22m
    $141–203

  4. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane EDL - BJM
    7h 6m
    $409–1,227

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus bus
    23h 38m
    $45–51

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 716.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Burundi?

Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and Safarilink fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Bujumbura via Busia, Kampala, Trinity Bus Terminal, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 20h 38m.

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